How long will a Growler keep - Gahan's Beach Chair Lager

[Earl]

Can someone tell me how long a growler of beer will keep? I was at Gahan House Microbrew yesterday and bought a growler of their Beach Chair Lager. I am obviously a rookie at buying growlers as it says on the bottle to consume within 48 hours. I assume the bottle label is likely close to being accurate and I need to consume it this weekend?

In terms of Beach Chair Lager itself, does anyone know if they have it at the NSLC already? I was hoping to be able to come to my first Brewnoser's meeting in September and bring some cans of it that I brought back. I know the PEI Beer Guy didn't rate it very high and I agree with him that it isn't a WOW kind of beer, but I would not say it is bland. Well at least not if you are comparing it against the mass market lagers that it is likely competing against. Maybe I was in the sun too long while I was on vacation in PEI, but I'd much preferred reaching for a quality craft beer to quench my thirst rather than a Miller lime or Corona that was more readily available in other's coolers. Anyway, if it isnt already in the NSLC, I thought I'd bring some and let folks give it try.

If Beach Chair is already readily available here for others to try on their own, I will try to find another option to bring to the next tasting night.

Earl

[mr x]

How long growlers are good for depends on lots of factors, but once open should be drank within 2 days max afaiac. I always drink the whole thing in a sitting.
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[LeafMan66_67]

If I remember correctly, Gahan pours direct from the tap at the bar, so the "consume within 48 hours" is probably good advice.

[homebrewcrew]

I just got two filled in PEI at Gahan and yes they are filled from the taps at the bar and should be drank within the first few days. The IPA I left in growler for a week or two and I found that it was fairly flat and did not have much head.

[Earl]

Thanks Guys. Looks like I know what I will be drinking tonight. By the way, the PEIBeer Guy replied to me and confirmed that Beach Chair isnt yet in NS, so I will save my cans and bring them to the meeting in September. I also have some Gritty"s Pale Ale that I will also bring.

Cheers
Earl

[BrooklandBrewer]

I went to school over in PEI and bought 3 growlers from Gahan to bring back to Cape Breton for the weekend. Then I noticed the "drink within 48hrs" label. Needless to say I didn't make it to class the next day.